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Exmortus – Necrophony (Nuclear Blast)

This is the sixth album by the 21-year-old band from California, with only Jadran “Conan” Gonzalez (Guitars, Vocals) still in the band, while Phillip Nuñez (Bass) and Chase Becker (Guitars) joined before their last album and Adrian Aguilar (Drums) shortly… Continue Reading →

Midgardsblot Metal Festival – Borre, Norway 18/8/23 Day 3

I took advantage of the good weather by spending the morning strolling along the Oslofjord and then exploring the museum in the Midgard Viking Centre before heading into the festival site where I caught the Viking battle. Then I tentatively… Continue Reading →

Taake – Et Hav av Avstand (Dark Essence)

Back with his 8th studio album and first since 2017’s Kong Vinter, Hoest presents four epic tracks of frostbitten Norsk Svart Metal here and there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. With title translating to ‘An Ocean Of Distance’ one… Continue Reading →

Heads For the Dead – In the Absence of Faith (Pulverised Records)

Multi-national horror obsessed Death Metal troupe Heads for the Dead follow up their 2022 album The Great Conjuration with a 5 track E.P paying homage to horror classics. If you have heard the aforementioned long player or any of their… Continue Reading →

Vision Master – Sceptre (Gates of Hell)

This is a duo namely of Dan Munro (ex-Funerot) and Reuben Story (Christian Mistress). The PR material suggests blazing unconventional classic metal, which is the case. I’d pick on the unconventional as a key pointer. ‘Wolves in the Shadows’ starts… Continue Reading →

Midgardsblot Metal Festival – Borre, Norway 17/8/23 – Day 2

  My second day at Midgardsblot began with a walk along the wooded edge of the beautiful Oslofjord and around Borre Park, contemplating the historical significance of the area and soaking up its heritage. Despite plenty of people milling around,… Continue Reading →

Till The Dirt – Outside The Spiral (Nuclear Blast)

A new band but some recognisable old hands here, turning over the soil and growing new things. Formed by Atheist vocalist Kelly Shaefer and including a couple of band members from the Floridian heavyweights along with players from acts such… Continue Reading →

Meurtrieres – Ronde De Nuit (Gates of Hell)

Here we have French Heavy Metal for you. The is their follow up to 2020’s self-titled debut EP, a band that’s made some great progress over their short time together. One thing that does put you off is the lyrics… Continue Reading →

After Earth – The Rarity of Reason (S/R)

After Earth hail from Skövde, Västra Götaland, Sweden and formed initially in 2017 but according to their own words, didn’t get the ball rolling til mid 2019 in terms of solidifying a line up to perform live and to create… Continue Reading →

Midgardsblot Metal Festival, Borre, Norway 16/8/23 – Day 1

Once again, I found myself making my way to the hallowed grounds at Borre for the unique Midgardsblot festival with its diverse combination of extreme metal, nordic folk and so much more. The festival is set within the grounds of… Continue Reading →

Sznur – Ludzina (Godz ov War)

This is the fourth full length for Sznur (meaning “Rope” in Polish). I have followed this black metal war machine from the start, and this album sets another standard for the misanthropic horde. There is a much more refined production,… Continue Reading →

Noveria – The Gates Of The Underworld (Scarlet Records)

Four years after their previous album, Italy’s Noveria are back with their latest bout of weighty classic Progressive Metal. Even within the abundant realms of Progressive Metal, there are many facets bands have woven for themselves and taken into different… Continue Reading →

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